27-8-201, MCA

MONTANA SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Thompson v. State, 2007 MT 185, 338 Mont. 511, 167 P.2d 867 Since the WCC does not appear in the list of courts of record enumerated in this statute, it cannot be “read into” the list. The fact that MAPA requires stenographic records is not sufficient to transform the WCC into a court of record for purposes of § 27-8-201, MCA. The WCC and other administrative tribunals may produce records which this Court or a district court may review on appeal. However, courts that produce records are not the same as courts of record, and the WCC is not presently authorized to issue declaratory judgments under the UDJA and § 27-8-201, MCA.

 
WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT DECISIONS